NAMM 2014: Behringer announces Motör 61/49 MIDI controller keyboards

Both models feature motorised faders

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The Motör 61 looks like a very well-equipped controller keyboard.

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The Motör 49.

NAMM 2014: MIDI controller keyboards that feature faders, knobs, pads and buttons are nothing new, but MIDI controller keyboards with motorised faders are something of a rarity. As such, Behringer has something to shout about as it launches its Motör 61 and Motör 49 controllers, for motorised faders are a feature of both of them.

There are several other eye-catching specs, too. Both the 61- and 49-note models have an aftertouch-capable keyboard, the eight backlit drumpads are velocity- and pressure-sensitive, and the endless rotary encoders are surrounded by LED rings to provide visual feedback.

As far as setting up goes, there's support for the Mackie Control protocol, and presets for popular software applications are included, too.

All told, these look like very well-featured controllers and, priced at $299.99 and $249.99 respectively, we suspect that the Motör 61 and Motör 49 could attract a lot of interest.